Ryan Garcia casts doubt on the likelihood of Jake Paul’s upcoming heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua. The anticipated fight, scheduled for December 19 in Miami, is set for eight three-minute rounds with both fighters donning 10oz gloves. Paul’s last match was a decision win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June, while Joshua has been inactive since a knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Despite a recent press conference where the fighters faced off, Garcia expressed skepticism about the fight’s occurrence due to the perceived physical mismatch.
Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are slated to square off in a high-profile heavyweight clash in Miami on December 19, with the event streaming live on Netflix as part of Sky’s £15 Essential TV bundle. Following Garcia’s doubts, Paul retaliated, criticizing Garcia’s recent fights and highlighting their differences in achievements. Notably, Paul had called out Garcia after his bout with Gervonta Davis was canceled, aiming to settle their ongoing feud.
Moreover, the clash between Paul and Davis was called off, leading to Paul targeting other boxing stars for potential matches, including Garcia. However, DAZN, the streaming service, declined to allow Garcia to switch platforms, citing contractual agreements with Matchroom and strategic considerations regarding the fighters’ outcomes. The dynamics of potential matchups and perceived outcomes played a significant role in the decision-making process.
In the lead-up to the December 19 showdown between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul, anticipation is growing as the fighters prepare to step into the ring in Miami. Scheduled to take place just days before Christmas, the event is expected to kick off around 11pm local time, which translates to 4am in the UK. Fight times may be adjusted based on the undercard’s duration, with the live broadcast available exclusively on Netflix.
